TY - M-10067
AU - Matilda, Sani
TI - Navigating the Future of Food Security: The Dual Role of Pesticides in Modern Agriculture and Environmental Health
T2 - Scientific Research Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science

PY - 2023
VL - 1
IS - 2
SN - 2584-1416

AB - The global increase
in pesticide use is linked to the rising demand for food brought on by
population expansion, particularly in developing countries in Asia, Africa,
Central America, and South America. Pesticides have increased agricultural
productivity, preserved crop quality, and ensured a steady food supply. Despite
these benefits, decades of ongoing production and usage of pesticides have led
to grave concerns about the damaging effects these chemicals have on the
environment and human health, especially when ingested into dietary chains.
Scientists from all around the globe have looked at the usage of pesticides and
food product contamination to address these issues. This summary covers
research from the past and present on pesticide usage, pesticide accumulation
in food, and reduction strategies that scholars have studied and reported
throughout the years. Monitoring residual pesticide levels in soil crops,
fruits, vegetables, and animal products is critically needed in developing
nations to ensure they stay below Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs).

 

KW - Pesticide Use
KW -  Sustainable Agriculture
KW -  Environmental Impact
KW -  Health Risks
KW -  Food Safety
KW -  Integrated Pest Management
DO -